HB 615-FN-A (1999): establishing a registry for brain and spinal cord injuries and making appropriations to the department of resources and economic development and the governor's commission on disability.

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HB 615-FN-A (1999)

establishing a registry for brain and spinal cord injuries and making appropriations to the department of resources and economic development and the governor's commission on disability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 349

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 11, 1999, March 16, 1999, March 23, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999 and April 12, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–1. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on July 1, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on October 7, 1999. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2162), offered by Sen. F. King, was adopted on a voice vote on October 22, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On November 3, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On January 5, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report Adopted” on a voice vote. On January 11, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The governor signed it on January 21, 2000, making it Chapter 349 of the session laws. It took effect on January 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 11, 1999, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 31, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • April 12, 1999, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • June 10, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rms210-211,LOB
  • October 7, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • October 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/ Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 5, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report Adopted — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ19, p303
  • February 16, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/16/1999 due on E
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 1:15 Rm205,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 11 noon Rm205,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 1:30 Rm205,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 11:00 Rm205,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 31 9:00 Rm205,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 3:00 Rm205,LOB
  • April 12, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 12 12:30 Rm205,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 18-1;Reg)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0698}(New Title); HC50, p1251
  • May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ54, p1491-1493
  • June 10, 1999: Hearing June 10 9:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • June 25, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 29 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • June 25, 1999: Fin Comm Prop Am{1827}(New Title); HC70, p1833-1834
  • June 29, 1999: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ75, p2041-2042 + 2046
  • July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • October 7, 1999: Hearing, 10/7/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass MA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • October 20, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 10/22/99
  • October 21, 1999: Committee Amendment, {2144}, (New Title)
  • October 22, 1999: Ought to Pass W/ Amendment, {2144} (New Title), AA, VV
  • October 22, 1999: Sen. F. King offered Floor Amendment, {2162}, (New Title) AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, MA; HJ5, p77
  • November 3, 1999: {Spkr Appts: Reps Emerton, Kurk, Mercer & Donovan}
  • November 3, 1999: 11/3/99 Senate acceded to Com. of Conf. MA VV
  • November 3, 1999: { Pres. Appts. Sen. Squires, Krueger, Fernald }
  • November 3, 1999: 11/3/99 Conf. Rpt.(3005) MA VV
  • January 5, 2000: 11/03/99 Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules to Consider Conf Comm Report, MA 2/3VV; Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ5, p84
  • January 11, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Am {3056}, Adopted
  • January 11, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Bill Amendment {3056}, MA, VV; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 17-18
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Bill; SJ Convening Day, Pg.18
  • January 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 1/21/2000 Eff: 1/21/2000 Chap: 0349

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